A new ASTM standard could be used to assess the credentials and qualifications of inspectors who routinely use ASTM firestop standards in their work.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing technical assistance to help five capital cities develop green infrastructure, improving neighborhoods, and increasing protection against impact from climate change.

Last week in Toronto, the Holcim Foundation announced the winning projects for its North American awards program. The awards, held every three years, honors “innovative, future-oriented and tangible construction projects”—that have not yet been built.

The International Building Information Modeling for Masonry Initiative (BIMM) is looking for proposals from architects, engineers, contractors, and other design/construction consultants for projects involving the creation of models and details of masonry buildings using Autodesk Revit 2014.

The inaugural Best of Buildings awards, selected by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) members, celebrate the premier products, projects, organizations, and individuals in sustainable design and construction.

The Water Quality Association (WQA) and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) have announced WQA/ASPE/ANSI S-803, Sustainable Drinking Water Treatment Systems, has been recognized by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and as an American National Standard.

A newly proposed ASTM International standard will cover the protection of zinc-coated steel bars used in large infrastructure projects for concrete reinforcement.

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced a new initiative designed to ensure use of sustainable and environmentally protective products in buildings by applying technical and science-based approaches to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building program.

The 2014 Healthcare Design Conference welcomes attendees from around the world to San Diego this November. The conference focuses on providing information regarding the design of responsibly built environments that impact the safety, operation, and financial success of healthcare facilities.